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09-26-2013, 09:23 AM | #11461 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-07-13
Location: greensboro nc
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Area of a circle = pi x r squared
pi = 3.14 r = .5 x diameter 1" circle has radius of .5 area of 1" hole = 3.14 x .5 x .5 = .785 area of 2" = 3.14 x 1 x 1 = 3.14 Based on the posts that people using the 2" bung for exhaust have success maintaining temps and others posting that one exhaust hole causes uneven temps at the grill grid. I decided to go with 7 holes 7/8" around the perimeter which gives me 3.06 sq inches of exhaust. 1" magnets do a good job of covering the holes for shutdown. Temps hold steady for the most part. Lump is a little harder to lock in on temp. I might add one more 7/8" hole in the center. That would give me 3.5 sq in of exhaust. |
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09-26-2013, 10:10 AM | #11462 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 09-20-13
Location: NE Oklahoma
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Just for any new builder's information. If you are grinding rust off a drum with a wire wheel/cup brush, pay a little more and get the knotted version rather than the cheaper crimped version if you can find them. Otherwise you will have little steel wires embedded in your legs and midsection. What's more, you'll go through about 4 of those things before you get your drum cleaned out!
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09-26-2013, 08:31 PM | #11463 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 08-16-13
Location: chicago,il.
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here is my addition thanks to everyones advice on here
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09-27-2013, 10:19 AM | #11464 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-27-13
Location: Shreveport LA
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Looks good.
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09-27-2013, 03:39 PM | #11465 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 09-26-13
Location: Lyndeborough, NH
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My UDS is done
Hi,
New guy here. I finished my UDS and fired it up last night. Are you guys also experiencing different temp reading between your dial thermometer vs your digital one? Mine is reading almost 60 to 80 deg difference. My other question is this thing spit out way too much smoke, is there a reason why? I lighted it using the minion method and put in 2 chunk of cherry wood, let the temp go up to 280 deg and then I slowly close the air intake one at a time until it stabilized around 270 but white smoke were flowing out like crazy. Anything I can do to minimize the amount of smoke or is this the way to smoke meat? I have been using a propane smoke box in the past and this is my first charcoal smoker and I am worried my meat will be too smokey to eat? Thanks for your advice and help |
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09-27-2013, 05:00 PM | #11466 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 08-05-13
Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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That graphic is absolute gold...
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09-27-2013, 11:27 PM | #11467 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-07
Location: Springfield, MO
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09-28-2013, 10:56 AM | #11468 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 01-14-13
Location: Grant, MI
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Ok I need help. I have a steel drum that had blue berry preserves in it. I have burnt it out twice and STILL the red paint is not coming off the inside. I put a steel wire wheel to it and it isn't wanting to come off that easy either....HELP!
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09-28-2013, 12:07 PM | #11469 | |
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Join Date: 09-27-13
Location: Murphys, Calif
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I've seen pic's of barrels built here, (UDS) that have the plastic housing wireless type mounted to the side of the barrel? My current barrel design hits 500 on occasion, I'm guessing these UDS builds run much cooler, obviously. thanks to all that respond for your help! |
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09-28-2013, 01:15 PM | #11470 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 08-05-13
Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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Final Touches
Finally... my "real" lid and grills have arrived, plus I finished-up the mods to my drum dolly...
Rounded off the hex on a 1/2" bolt... then welded it into the end of the handle that came with my dolly. Works great with the nut I welded onto the fire basket previously... Quick release pin... Makes a pretty good lid holder too... Optional, diffuser/water pan/drip tray rack for 3rd or 2nd position. Grate installed. Bottom rack. Top rack. Just gotta find a cover and I think this one is done..!
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09-28-2013, 07:12 PM | #11471 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-27-13
Location: Shreveport LA
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Looking good Goldenfinger.
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09-28-2013, 07:22 PM | #11472 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 08-05-13
Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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Thanks RT...
Once again... couldn't and wouldn't have done this without the Brethren.
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09-30-2013, 12:20 PM | #11473 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 01-14-13
Location: Grant, MI
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Toro168 did you use a grinder to get your barrel that cleaned off before painting it?
I ask because I have a red powder coating on the inside of my barrel that will not come off via burning it out. I am thinking a grinder and a grinding wheel are my next step.
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09-30-2013, 12:30 PM | #11474 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 05-21-12
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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@ JimmyK-- That red liner has been noted as a pain in the arse by many around here. Sorry to hear you got stuck with one. I would think your options are:
1. Keep at it, grind, burn, whatever it takes. It is going to be a PIA with lots of work and one heck of a mess. 2. Check around for sandblasting costs/quotes. Most powder coaters do sand blasting. I was quoted <$40 around my parts. Many others on this site have gotten similar or better deals. 3. Toss it and keep on the look out for something unlined. I lucked out and found over 100 barrels to pick through at a steel recycler. It was about a 1.5hr drive to get there, but it was well worth it. Hang in there, the UDS is worth the effort. |
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09-30-2013, 01:14 PM | #11475 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 01-14-13
Location: Grant, MI
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@funugy Thanks for the advice.
This is my second barrel. The first one I had sand blasted and well...it reveled all the weak spots from rust. This one is in much better shape...might try sand blasting again... Someone suggested I not worry about the red liner...just give it a good coat of veg. oil when I season my smoker and it will be under grease and not harmful. I am not sure I like that idea. I think I am going to get a grinding wheel and give that a whirl. I can't wait to cook on it...it's gonna be awesome!!
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